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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency recorded what it believes is the fastest ever shrinking rate of the Arctic ice cap this summer, The Japan Times reports. JAXA said Monday the Shizuku observation satellite indicated that the ice cap spans 4.66 million sq. km. as of Saturday. JAXA predicts that the ice cap will shrink as close …

Japan is considering using the Arctic Ocean as a sea route that could improve shipping efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, The Nikkei reports. Ships that sail from Asia to Europe typically travel via the Suez Canal, a voyage which usually takes a month. Ships traveling from Yokohama to Rotterdam cover 21,000 km. The Arctic route …